St. John's University is a private institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,840, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 97 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. John's University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 152.

St. John’s University is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school is located in New York City, in the borough of Queens, but also has New York campuses in Staten Island and Manhattan. On campus, there are more than 150 academic, professional, and recreational student organizations, including the St. John’s Bread and Life program that provides support and services for the poor. Greek life is and has been a part of campus life since 1956. Because of its location in New York City, all St. John’s freshmen are required to complete a course called Discover New York. This introduction to the city allows students to examine New York through a variety of academic disciplines. The Red Storm of St. John’s University is a member of the Big East Conference in the NCAA Division I.